Market Watch

Finally, Tomato Time is Here

The fruity red "vegetable" is plump, juicy and ready for summer slicing.

08/24/2011 By Kristin Belz

DIY

Wall Power

Walls are made to be drawn on when you cover them with this dry-erase paint.

08/23/2011 By Kristin Belz

good ideas

Avoid the Coneflower Blues

handy tips from the King of the Coneflower

08/23/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

No Whining: Govino Glasses are Elegant, Eco-friendly and Shatterproof

These picnic-packable glasses let you imbibe graciously no matter where you go.

08/19/2011 By Kristin Belz

things to do

Plant Sales, Garden Tours, Fall Containers Class and Writing Excursion

08/19/2011 By Kate Bryant

nature's garden

Not Exactly Cultivated

high summer on the Deschutes

08/18/2011 By Kate Bryant

Post

Slide Show: Not Exactly Cultivated

08/18/2011

Market Watch

Beaned Again

Romano beans have nothing to do with Ann Romano, the heroine of that old TV show “One Day at a Time.” They’re better.

08/17/2011 By Kristin Belz

Desirables

Swept Away by Sassafras and Broomcorn

Rarely does a broom inspire such admiration of its quality, craft and beauty.

08/16/2011 By Kristin Belz

Out and About

Walk through the Victorian Era in Lair Hill

The Architectural Heritage Center tour of this tiny neighborhood is a reminder of the effort – and value – of keeping parts of the past.

08/12/2011 By Kristin Belz

giveaway

Terrarium Craft Give-Away WINNER!

08/12/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

Fluorescents that Flaunt their Curves

Energy conservation meets innovative beauty in these new light bulbs.

08/11/2011 By Kristin Belz

Post

Slide Show: Party at Neil and Norm’s

08/11/2011

great gardens

Party at Neil and Norm's

an exquisite Belluschi-designed home set in a simply beautiful mossy woodland garden

08/11/2011 By Kate Bryant

$10 and Under

Todd Oldham Brings Whimsical Charley Harper Designs to the Table

Harper was a fabulous mid-century modernist illustrator whose simple designs are being rediscovered and repurposed in tableware for today.

08/10/2011 By Kristin Belz

plant of the week

Crinum x powellii

yes, you can grow this tropical-looking treasure in Portland!

08/08/2011 By Kate Bryant

weekend garden project

Sow Late Summer Vegetables

it’s the perfect time to plant, if you’re planting the right stuff

08/05/2011 By Kate Bryant

Desirables

Pantone Makes Mugs for Every Mood

Match your mood as you match your colors.

08/04/2011 By Kristin Belz

giveaway

Fabulous Terrarium Give-Away

win a gorgeous terrarium from Artemisia or a copy of Terrarium Craft

08/04/2011 By Kate Bryant

Out and About

Yeon’s Watzek House Is officially a National Historic Landmark

The influential Northwest Modernist 1937 house, hidden in the Southwest hills of Portland, has made it to the ranks of National Historic Landmark.

08/04/2011 By Kristin Belz